A directory for later life
Talking things through, at any age.
Profiles of therapists who list aging and later life among their areas of focus. Read them on your own, or sit down with someone you trust and read them together.
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What would you like to talk about?
Choose the subject that feels closest. Each one opens a list of therapists who mention it on their profile.
- Getting olderRetirement, a changing body, or a changing sense of who you are.
- Grief and lossThe death of a partner, friend or relative, and the months and years after.
- Caring for someoneLooking after a partner or parent, and the strain that can come with it.
- LonelinessFeeling alone after a move, a loss, or a quieter daily routine.
- Big changesMoving house, downsizing, or a new living arrangement.
- Living with illness or painThe emotional side of a long-term health condition or disability.
- End of lifeThinking about the end of life, for yourself or someone close to you.
- FamilyRelationships with grown children, grandchildren and the wider family.
- Meaning and purposeWorking out what matters now that work or family roles have changed.
- Feeling lowFeeling flat, sad or not like yourself for a long stretch.
Some of the therapists you can read about
Open a profile to see how each person describes their work.
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Abbe Goodman
Experienced LMFT for life transitions
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Mali Austriyak Mikhli
Perspective and steady support from experience
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Penny Howland
Compassionate clinical social worker with 40 years' experience
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Marilyn Traynor
Experienced LCSW for life transitions
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Amanda Bouvier
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions and grief
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Lisa Papas
Compassionate counsellor for life changes
Good to know before you start
Check where they can work
Each profile shows the therapist's listed location and their license or registration details. Check that these fit where you live.
Notice how they describe their work
Some therapists talk about a practical, step-by-step way of working. Others talk more about listening and reflecting. Choose the style that suits you.
Write down a few things first
A short list of what you would like to talk about can make a first conversation easier.
It is fine to change your mind
If the first therapist you speak to does not feel right, you can look for someone else.
Questions people ask
Is this site only for people over a certain age?
No. Anyone can use it. The therapists listed here mention aging and later-life concerns among the areas they focus on, so it may be a helpful place to start if those subjects matter to you or to someone in your family.
Can I look for a therapist on behalf of my mother or father?
You can read profiles together and talk about who sounds like a good fit. The choice to start therapy, and the conversations themselves, belong to the person who will take part.
Do I need to be good with computers?
Reading this site needs only a web browser. Online therapy takes place on a phone, tablet or computer, so if you decide to try it, it can help to have someone show you how it works the first time.
Where does the information come from?
Profiles are based on information supplied by BetterHelp. Each one shows the therapist's credentials and their license or registration details as listed, so you can check them yourself.
This is not an emergency service
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- United States
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- United Kingdom
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- Australia
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